Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker dies aged 20

Worcestershire cricketer Josh Baker dies aged 20

Worcestershire, May 2 - Worcestershire Cricket Club on Thursday announced the death of spin bowler Josh Baker at the age of 20. However, the club didn't mention the reason of the death.

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T20 WC: Virat’s strike-rate is not a concern for Agarkar, defends making Rohit captain

T20 WC: Virat’s strike-rate is not a concern for Agarkar, defends making Rohit captain

Mumbai, May 2 - There may be a lot of concern being expressed over Virat Kohli's low strike rate in the Indian Premier League, but that was not the issue for the national selection committee as it picked the former India captain for

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TUC 2024: India’s campaign ends as both men’s and women’s teams go down in quarters

TUC 2024: India’s campaign ends as both men’s and women’s teams go down in quarters

Chengdu (China), May 2 - Lakshya Sen continued his domination of Asian Games gold medalist Li Shi Feng and the rest of the Indian squad pushed overwhelming favourites and hosts China in all the matches but ended up on the wrong side of

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T20 WC: Skipper Rohit specifically sought four spinners in the 15-member squad

T20 WC: Skipper Rohit specifically sought four spinners in the 15-member squad

Mumbai, May 2 - The reason the national selection committee has picked four spinners to represent India in the third successive ICC Men's T20 World Cup is that skipper Rohit Sharma has specifically asked for a combination of four spinners and three pacers

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PCB panel wants Ihsanullah to undergo an intense rehabilitation plan post-elbow injury

PCB panel wants Ihsanullah to undergo an intense rehabilitation plan post-elbow injury

Lahore, May 2 - Pakistan’s fast bowler Ihsanullah will be out of action for the next six to 12 months as he continues to recover from a right elbow and shoulder injury.

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WI batter Devon Thomas banned by ICC for five years under Anti-Corruption Code

WI batter Devon Thomas banned by ICC for five years under Anti-Corruption Code

Dubai, May 2 - The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday banned West Indies men’s batter Devon Thomas from all forms of cricket for five years. The move comes after Thomas accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket

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Shafali & Smriti’s 91-run opening stand powers India to unassailable 3-0 series lead over Bangladesh

Shafali & Smriti’s 91-run opening stand powers India to unassailable 3-0 series lead over Bangladesh

Sylhet, May 2 - A blistering 91-run opening stand between Shafali Verma (51) and Smriti Mandhana (47) powered India to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third women's T20I to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead in the five-match series, here on

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T20 WC: KL Rahul was ignored because there was no spot, he did not fit the combinations, says Ajit Agarkar

T20 WC: KL Rahul was ignored because there was no spot, he did not fit the combinations, says Ajit Agarkar

Mumbai, May 2 - The national selectors left out wicketkeeper-batter K.L Rahul from the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup because there was no spot for him and he did not fit the combination, said Ajit Agarkar, chairman of

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Hyundai Motor to raise stake in autonomous driving JV Motional in US

Hyundai Motor to raise stake in autonomous driving JV Motional in US

Seoul, May 3 - Hyundai Motor Group said on Friday that it will raise its stake in Motional, the group's autonomous driving joint venture in the United States, through a paid-in capital increase, as well as invest in the local venture partner Aptiv.

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Death toll in Brazil’s worst storms rises to 29

Death toll in Brazil’s worst storms rises to 29

Sao Paulo, May 3 - The death toll due to the worst storms mounted to 29 after four consecutive days of intense rainfall, floods and mudslides in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul, Governor Eduardo Leite said.

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Big B showers praise on ‘super constructed tunnel and no traffic’ on Mumbai’s coastal road

Big B showers praise on ‘super constructed tunnel and no traffic’ on Mumbai’s coastal road

Mumbai, May 3 - Megastar Amitabh Bachchan reached his workplace in just 30 minutes from his residence in Juhu to Marine Drive.

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‘Mr Perfectionist’ Aamir Khan a brilliant visualiser: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ writer

‘Mr Perfectionist’ Aamir Khan a brilliant visualiser: ‘Laapataa Ladies’ writer

Mumbai, May 2 - 'Laapataa Ladies' writer Sneha Desai was all praise for Aamir Khan's power of visualisation at Vartalaap, a forum featuring conversations with screenwriters and lyricists in Mumbai.

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Apara Mehta on her bond with Bharati Achrekar and why she kept bursting into laughter

Apara Mehta on her bond with Bharati Achrekar and why she kept bursting into laughter

Mumbai, May 2 - Veteran actress Apara Mehta, who will be making a special appearance in 'Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey', has opened up on her camaraderie with Bharati Achrekar, saying "We couldn't help but burst into laughter every time".

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Divyanka enjoys ‘alone time’: ‘If you’re in my inner circle, you’re sweeter than my solitude’

Divyanka enjoys ‘alone time’: ‘If you’re in my inner circle, you’re sweeter than my solitude’

Mumbai, May 2 - Actress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, who recently suffered a forearm fracture, on Thursday shared happy pictures of herself, saying that her alone time feels so good.

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iPhone sales down 10 pc in March quarter, Apple stock up after $110 billion buyback

iPhone sales down 10 pc in March quarter, Apple stock up after $110 billion buyback

New Delhi, May 3 - Apple has reported a 10 per cent decline in iPhone sales for its March quarter, from $51.33 billion to $45.96 billion (year-over-year), primarily driven by a slowdown in China market.

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Apple logs strong double-digit growth in India, to produce more in country: Tim Cook

Apple logs strong double-digit growth in India, to produce more in country: Tim Cook

New Delhi, May 3 - Apple registered strong double-digit growth in India in the March quarter this year and the company will continue to expand its operations, the company’s CEO Tim Cook said on Friday, adding that in order to be competitive, they

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Apple gives small developers a breather around new app store fee in EU

Apple gives small developers a breather around new app store fee in EU

New Delhi, May 2 - Apple on Thursday allowed small developers more ways around its alternative app store tax in the European Union (EU).

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Adani Green secures $400 million from international banks for 750 MW solar projects

Adani Green secures $400 million from international banks for 750 MW solar projects

Ahmedabad, May 2 - Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) on Thursday secured $400 million from a consortium of five leading international banks for its under-construction 750 MW solar projects in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

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Gold production from Indian mines surges by 86 pc in Feb, copper output up 29 pc

Gold production from Indian mines surges by 86 pc in Feb, copper output up 29 pc

New Delhi, May 2 - The production of gold from Indian mines surged by 86 per cent in February this year to 255 kg while that of copper increased by 28.7 per cent to 11,000 tonnes, according to data released by the Ministry

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Over 97 per cent of Rs 2,000 banknotes returned: RBI

Over 97 per cent of Rs 2,000 banknotes returned: RBI

Mumbai, May 2 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its currency update on Thursday that 97.76 per cent of the Rs 2,000 banknotes in circulation as on May 19, 2023, when their withdrawal was announced, have now been returned.

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